More National Magnet Merit Awards from Magnet Schools of America than any other school district in the country. Students may receive college credit, industry certifications, hands-on learning experiences through Project Based Learning (PBL), and access to scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools offers a wide variety of curriculum choices. Magnet and Parent Choice schools/programs allow you to elect out of an assigned boundary school. These programs specialize in a specific area of interest and offer our students the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential starting as young as four years old.
How does the Magnet application process work? In all schools, except the Visual Performing Arts (VPA) Magnet schools, the selection process is done by a random selection of the eligible applicants. VPA Magnet schools require auditions and students are selected as a result of their auditions.
A third-party computer system is used to conduct the random selection process for the Magnet programs. This system considers the specific eligibility criteria for each program, as well as factors like sibling pairings and other school or district-specific selection criteria. Based on this information, the system generates waiting lists for each program, ensuring a fair and transparent process ...
Magnet programs offer an enhanced educational opportunity for all interested students in grades K – 12, through specialized high-interest programs. Four different Magnet themes provide a wide range of educational options designed to meet a variety of student interests. The goals of Magnet programs are to provide an excellent educational opportunity for students through a stimulating and ...
Magnet Application Eligibility Guide It is the parents’ responsibility to contact the school for requirements that are school specific (e.g. proficiency tests, auditions, etc.) and submit all required documentation by January 15 th.